Job Description

THE COMPANY

A.C.T is a private client-centric group of companies based in Mayfair that provides wealth structuring and advisory services to its clients. Please see our website www.act.london for further information.

THE ROLE

We are looking for a well-rounded

Corporate Tax Manager

, able to think out of the box and with a firm grasp of the needs of a diverse portfolio of clients join our team in Mayfair (London) and become a team player working in co-ordination with the leadership team of the A.C.T. group.

The key objectives of the role are:

Act as a key point of contact and expert advisor for corporate tax matters, guiding clients on and preparing and filing their corporate tax affairs from a compliance perspective

Manage a portfolio of corporate clients to include the preparation of Corporation Tax Returns for a broad range of clients from privately owned and entrepreneurial businesses to multi-national firms

Support wider tax team with corporate tax planning and other advisory matters

Play an active role in business development on existing portfolio of clients

Prepare proposals and written advice across a range of topics to include multi-jurisdictional tax compliance, cross-border transactions and UK inbound/outbound investments, international tax and UK tax due diligence, permanent establishments, CFC rules, tax residence, mergers and acquisitions and corporate structuring

Significantly contribute to the overall future growth of the corporate tax team and of the business

Be client facing and work together with the Leadership Team

GENERAL

Flag potential trouble spots to the leadership team

Respond quickly to, as well as anticipate client requests/needs, keep clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided and maintain regular contact with clients

Recognize and keep the leadership team informed about, any new business opportunities for own and other departments arising on existing and new clients

Liaise with HMRC, clients, banks, other professionals

Ensure assignments are completed within agreed budgets and keep all parties informed of overruns

Ensure that the firm's quality control procedures are adhered to

Identify risk and technical matters, whilst exercising judgement within agreed parameters

Provide overall compliance and technical support on client matters where required

Actively participate in bids/proposals for new work

Manage WIP and Billing process

Knowledge, skills & qualifications

A minimum 7 years of experience working in a UK tax advisory and compliance department

ACA/ACCA qualified

CTA qualified advantageous; we are open to high performing applicants with other relevant tax experience who hold a suitable foreign tax qualification

Specialist in Corporate Tax with a mix of compliance and advisory experience in a Top10 network firm

Strong organization skills

Fluency in at least 1 of the major European languages (Spanish, Italian, French, German, Portuguese, Russian or Turkish) desired

Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure on multiple projects to meet deadlines

Excellent level of Microsoft Office Suite, IRIS, Sage, FreeAgent, Xero, OneSource, Caseware, SAP

Sound knowledge of UK corporate and income taxation

Competencies

Strong entrepreneurial streak and willingness to be part of a small team Have a 'can do' attitude Street wise with superior negotiation skills and the confidence to challenge where required. Project management experience ideal. A self-starter, adaptable person with problem solving mentality and the confidence to challenge where required. Confidence to ask questions and/or seek solutions when required. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle highly sensitive information. Outstanding organisational skills. Refined interpersonal skills, with the ability to form good working relationships with key clients, investors and other parties including UHNWI, celebrities and peers Ability to remain firm yet polite and professional when dealing with difficult issues. Ability to work in a fast-paced international environment. Takes responsibility and accountability for own work. Works in a cooperative, respectful manner with colleagues, clients and the wider community
Salary: according to experience with access to performance based incentive scheme payable quarterly depending on seniority

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 70,000.00-100,000.00 per year

Experience:

Corporate Tax: 7 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

ACA or ACCA qualification (required)
Work Location: In person